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Country:
Ecuador
Explore the city of Quito in Ecuador, whether on a city break or as part of a longer trip. Short tours and activities for Quito and nearby attractions are shown below (where available). You can also check out a wide range of guidebooks from the link above and explore flight and accomodation options from our industry leading partners below.
Quito, located at 2,850 metres in the western cordillera of the Andes, is the second highest capital city in the world and is situated in a dramatic setting in a long narrow valley beneath the imposing Pichincha Volcano and surrounded by snow capped mountains and extinct volcanoes. The city was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Incan city and has one of the best preserved historic centres in Latin America. The old part of the city is a beautiful mix of narrow, cobbled streets and colonial architecture, including the Church and Jesuit college of La Compañía with its gilded altars, walls and ceilings, and the San Francisco and Santo Domingo monasteries. The lively Plaza Grande, Plaza San Francisco and Plaza de la Independencia are well worth exploring. Elsewhere the hilltop El Panecillo (The Little Bread Loaf) has superb views over the city and surrounding mountains while in the nearby village of San Antonio lies ‘La Mitad del Mundo’ (the middle of the world), the Equatorial Line Monument where you can have a foot in each hemisphere.
Tours of Quito
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Price: £61 Duration: 4 hours |
Quito Market Discovery Wake up your tastebuds with this tour through the epicentre of Quito’s most traditional fresh produce market. Get ready to sample a range of exotic fruits and vegetables, then taste some of the country’s most iconic dishes, all from within this atmospheric setting. End the day from the heights of Pichincha, soaking up views of the city and discovering for yourself the magic of this stunning capital. |
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Price: £58 Duration: 6 hrs |
Quito Old Town and Gastronomic Tour - Small Group Tour Set off on a Quito walking tour and sample the flavors of Ecuador! Experience the atmosphere of a local fresh produce market. Get a taste of the capital during a market visit before exploring the wealth of colonial sights dotted throughout this historic area. Walk through Quitos Historic Center Old Town. Admire the wealth of ornate churches. Listen to the stories and legends of the Historic Center and visit a traditional candle factory. Visit with a local family to learn how to prepare Ecuadorian specialties. |
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Price: £57 Duration: 6 hrs |
Quito Sweet and Culinary Experience - Small Group Tour Visit one of the oldest bakeries in Quito to see quesadillas being made. See traditional sweets being created in a historic family-owned business. Taste the unique rum and whiskey flavored sweet treats known as "mistelas." Learn how to make tasty tamales and delicious empanadas in a local home. |
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